Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ophir

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.34 in modern English

Syllables
ophir
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A city or region mentioned in the Bible, famous for its gold.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hebrew אוֹפִיר. Mentioned as a place in the Bible; modern scholars have been unable to determine where it was located.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: אוֹפִיר

Phrases

Ophir City a beach located in Esposende Braga district

Frequently Paired Words

Ofir a beach located in Esposende Braga district Portugal

Questions

What does ophir mean?
A city or region mentioned in the Bible, famous for its gold.
Where does ophir come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce ophir

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ophir”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “ophir” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.